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1. Solar panels for shelters
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004INNOVATIVE wind and solar-powered shelters will soon be shielding Hyndburn commuters from the fierce winter weather.
2. Hyndburn’s share of council tax rise is 10 per cent
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004HYNDBURN Council is set to increase its share of council tax by a whopping 10 per cent.
3. Jobs fear as firm is sold
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004WORKERS at outdoor equipment company Karrimor fear for their jobs after 20 staff were made redundant when the business was sold by receiver Begbies Traynor.
4. Joy as troubled club is closed
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004LONG-suffering residents of Great Harwood have said they are "delighted" with the closure of a troubled nightclub.
5. Bobbies beat path to success
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004WHEN it comes to being the eyes and ears of the neighbourhood, the beat bobbies from Accrington Police Station are in the front line.
6. Murder rap girl sobs in courtroom
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004DRAMATIC scenes unfolded when a teenage girl appeared in court charged with the murder of her ex-boyfriend.
7. OAP’s plan to petition the prince
Accrington Observer, Thursday 26 February 2004A PENSIONER is threatening to take a planning protest right to the top by presenting a petition to Prince Andrew when he visits Accrington next week.
8. Duke of York to visit town
Accrington Observer, Thursday 19 February 2004ROYAL fever looks set to hit Accrington when Prince Andrew comes to town next month.
9. Child suspected of huge DIY blaze
Accrington Observer, Thursday 19 February 2004A GIRL of just TEN has been arrested on suspicion of starting a blaze that caused £150,000-worth of damage to Accrington's Glyn Webb DIY store.
10. Asylum seekers found in lorry
Accrington Observer, Thursday 19 February 2004FOUR suspected asylum seekers have been arrested after they were found hiding in the back of an articulated lorry on the Altham Business Park.